turkey brine with apple juice and brown sugar

TURKEY BRINE WITH APPLE JUICE AND BROWN SUGAR SKIN

Garlic- I prefer fresh minced garlic but if using powdered garlic, use 1.5 teaspoons. If you don’t have brown sugar, white sugar will work.

The sweetness of the sugar counteracts a bit of the saltiness that comes along with brining. If using table salt, half the amount.īrown Sugar– the molasses in brown sugar lends a slight caramel flavor and it promotes crispy skin. Fine salt dissolves more easily than coarse salt. Salt– use kosher salt or fine grained sea salt. It is important for safety reasons that you have cold water rather than warm water to start the brining process. Water– good quality tap water or filtered water will work.

Say NO to Pre-Brined Turkey: Stay away from pre brined turkeys unless you plan on skipping your own brine- double salt and a spongy texture will be the result of brining your turkey for a second time.

Save Time: Choose a fresh turkey rather than frozen turkey to save yourself 1 – 1 1/2 days of defrost time.

Brine Bag:If you don’t have enough room in the fridge and can’t accommodate a large pot or bucket to brine your turkey, consider a brining bag! Simply flip the turkey (and bag) over halfway through the brining process so that it is brined evenly.

Post Cook: Let your turkey rest for 10 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute and not pour out after it is sliced.

If somehow your turkey is sticking out of the brine, turn it halfway through the brining process. Submerge: Make sure that all of your turkey pieces are fully submerged in the brine.Rinse: It is important to rinse your turkey off after it is finished brining to make sure that the residual salt and sugar come off.

TURKEY BRINE WITH APPLE JUICE AND BROWN SUGAR SKIN

Cooking Method: Smoked turkey brine is not just for the smoker! No matter what method you are using to cook the chicken (oven, pellet grill, bbq etc.), brining your meat is always a good choice! It helps to avoid the dreaded rubbery turkey skin when smoking, promoting a crispy exterior and juicy interior.Have you ever tried brining pork chops? Life changing! Be sure to check recommended brine times depending on the meat you have chosen. Meat Choice: This smoked turkey brine is typically used for turkeys but works great for any poultry or pork recipe.Add Variety: Switch up the citrus or add in your favorite fresh herbs and spices to your brine mixture for some extra zip!.Unused, excess brine can be kept for a week in the fridge in an airtight container

Using it for wings or chops? Use 1 gallon of water (half or quarter).

Customize Batch Size: This brine can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate a larger turkey.

Turkey brine with apple juice and brown sugar